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How to get fromPrestwick to Isle of Islayby train, plane, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Prestwick to Isle of Islay by train, plane, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    4h 1m
    £115–241

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    9h 22m
    £34–103

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Prestwick to Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    7h 10m
    £39–100

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    9h 31m
    £42–118

Prestwick to Isle of Islay by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration9h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 113.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Prestwick, Scotland and Isle of Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Prestwick to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the line 757 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 9h 22m.

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